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K788 PRT

1992 Volvo 240

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,108 mi
Last recorded108,108 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Volvo 240142,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK788 PRT
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2010 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Feb 2009 100,021 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 100,021 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front sidelight slightly dim

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder treads

nearside headlamp lens stonechiped

offside wipers split on ends

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,774 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 87,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

baffle loose in rear silencer

Pass 22 Sep 2006 87,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baffle loose in rear silencer

Pass 3 Oct 2005 78,484 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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K788 PRT is a 1992 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 142,984 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K788 PRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Volvo 240 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K788 PRT registered?

K788 PRT is a 1992 Volvo 240, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K788 PRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K788 PRT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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